Melissa Mascio, Speech-Language Pathologist

Melissa Mascio, Speech-Language Pathologist Mountain Speech Language Services is a private practice serving greater Hamilton and Niagara Region including surrounding areas. Melissa is a life long learner.

We provide speech and language services to children and adults of all ages. https://linktr.ee/mountainspeech Melissa Mascio is the owner of Mountain Speech Language Services and has been working as a Speech-Language Pathologist for over 20 years. Mountain Speech Language Services has a team of 14 SLPs and CDAs. Melissa is passionate about providing creative, person-centred service with warmth and

compassion. My goal is to help you climb to communication succes​s in school, home, work and in the community. Melissa is skilled in evaluation and treatment of both children and adult disorders of speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing. Melissa is a graduate of Brock University with a Bachelor degree in Linguistics Communication Disorders stream with first class standing and a Master of Health Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toronto. Melissa is a member of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) and Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC). She is trained in PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets), Hanen “It Takes Two to Talk”, Lively Letters, an evidenced-based literacy program and Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCATM), Cognitive-Communication Disorders and numerous annual courses. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, cooking and travelling.

Toddlers: 3 signs your child understands more than they can say! 🗣️✨Receptive language (understanding) often develops be...
06/11/2026

Toddlers: 3 signs your child understands more than they can say! 🗣️✨

Receptive language (understanding) often develops before expressive language (speaking). Here are 3 signs to look for on your child’s communication journey:

1️⃣ Following directions without gestures. Like when you say "go get your shoes" without pointing, and they do it! 👟

2️⃣ Responding to routines. Hearing "story time" or "let's take a bath" sparks a reaction because they know what’s coming next. 📖

3️⃣ Pointing to people and objects. Asking "where's Daddy?" or "where's your teddy bear?" leads to them pointing to show they’ve linked words to meaning. 🧸

Trust your gut instincts: you know your child best. If you have concerns, we’re here to help you navigate the next steps on "The Climb." We are here to support you and your little one every step of the way.

💻 Website: www.mountain-speech.ca
🔗 Book a free consultation with Melissa, Owner/Clinical Director: https://mountainspeech.janeapp.com/locations/mountain-hamilton/book #/staff_member/1/treatment/274

Meet Cristina, one of our wonderful Speech-Language Pathologists! 🏔️✨Cristina brings a wealth of knowledge to the team, ...
06/10/2026

Meet Cristina, one of our wonderful Speech-Language Pathologists! 🏔️✨

Cristina brings a wealth of knowledge to the team, holding a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Behaviour (Autism & Behavioural Sciences) and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from McMaster University. 🎓🦉

She supports both pediatric and adult clients with articulation, language, fluency, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs. Cristina is dedicated to neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based care that keeps functional communication at the heart of every session. 💙🤍

When she’s not helping her clients, you can find Cristina:
🧩 Diving into a complex puzzle.
📚 Curled up with a great book or movie.
🍝 Exploring the local food scene: she’s a big foodie!
❤️ Spending quality time with family and friends.

Cristina’s background in behavioural sciences ensures a supportive and individualized approach for every client. We are so lucky to have her heart and experience on our team! 🏔️💬

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about Cristina and how she can support your journey! 🔗

06/09/2026

🧠 June is Stroke Awareness Month 🧠

Knowing the signs of a stroke can save a life.

Many people are familiar with F.A.S.T., but B.E.F.A.S.T. has a 95% accuracy rating, helping people recognize stroke symptoms sooner and access emergency care more quickly.

B.E.F.A.S.T.
🔹 B – Balance: Sudden loss of balance or coordination
🔹 E – Eyes: Sudden vision changes or loss of vision
🔹 F – Face: Facial drooping or uneven smile
🔹 A – Arm: Weakness or numbness in one arm
🔹 S – Speech: Slurred speech or difficulty speaking
🔹 T – Time: Time to call emergency services immediately 911

Early recognition and treatment can significantly improve outcomes after a stroke.

❤️ Please like and share to help raise awareness with your family, friends, and community. Every second counts.

We are so excited to welcome you to our new Fonthill location, but we’ve hit a few construction delays that are pushing ...
06/08/2026

We are so excited to welcome you to our new Fonthill location, but we’ve hit a few construction delays that are pushing back our official opening just a little bit.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are working hard to get the space ready and will be providing updates day by day.

If you have an upcoming appointment and think in-home or virtual therapy might work for you, we can easily make the switch to ensure there’s no interruption in your care. 💻🏠

Thank you for your patience and support as we finalize our new home. We will be open soon! ✨

Hi, I’m Melissa — Speech-Language Pathologist, Owner, and Clinical Director at Mountain Speech Language Services 🏔️Ever ...
06/07/2026

Hi, I’m Melissa — Speech-Language Pathologist, Owner, and Clinical Director at Mountain Speech Language Services 🏔️

Ever wonder what a typical day looks like as a private practice owner?

Most days start with coffee (and usually a couple more 😆), a laptop, and a calendar full of possibilities ☕💻

Being a private practice owner means balancing clinical work, leadership, business decisions, and all the behind-the-scenes moving pieces.

A typical day usually includes:

✨ Direct client care — assessments, therapy planning, and connecting with families

✨ Working alongside an exceptional team of therapists and literacy instructors

✨ Team leadership — mentorship, meetings, collaboration, and supporting our community

✨ Behind-the-scenes business work — marketing, finances, grant writing, program development, networking and general operations

✨ Continuous learning — staying up to date so we continue providing high-quality, evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming care

✨ Answering what feels like 73 emails… only to somehow have 97 waiting afterward 📧😅

No matter what the day brings, the goal always remains the same: helping clients and families find their path forward 💙

PIVOT! 🛋️🏃‍♂️We are officially moving into our brand new Fonthill office TODAY! You can now find us at 1440 Pelham St, F...
06/06/2026

PIVOT! 🛋️🏃‍♂️

We are officially moving into our brand new Fonthill office TODAY!

You can now find us at 1440 Pelham St, Fonthill, right on the main floor. 📍

Finishing touches are still underway: our kitchen and sensory space are getting their final glow-up, but we’ve got a waiting room, offices, doors, lights and everything is sparkling clean! ✨

We are so excited to show you around and can’t wait to welcome you on Monday, June 8th! 🏔️💙

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🧠 June is Brain Injury Awareness Month 💙Brain injury affects more Canadians each year than many people realize.• Approxi...
06/05/2026

🧠 June is Brain Injury Awareness Month 💙

Brain injury affects more Canadians each year than many people realize.

• Approximately 165,000 Canadians sustain a brain injury each year
• 1 person experiences a traumatic brain injury every 3 minutes in Canada
• Brain injury remains a leading cause of disability among young Canadians
• Approximately 2% of Canadians live with a traumatic brain injury
• Nearly 200,000 concussions occur annually in Canada

At Mountain Speech Language Services, we work alongside individuals living with acquired brain injuries to support meaningful participation in everyday life.

Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants can support communication, cognition, swallowing, and participation in daily life following brain injury.

Recovery looks different for everyone — and every journey deserves support 💙

Join SLP, Ava in St. Catharines at Grantham Optimist Youth Centre between 10am-2pm for Brain Injury Awareness Month Even...
06/04/2026

Join SLP, Ava in St. Catharines at Grantham Optimist Youth Centre between 10am-2pm for Brain Injury Awareness Month Event in the Park! 🧠💙 Ava has valuable insights to share about cognitive-communication skills and how meaningful, functional therapy can support communication, participation, and community reintegration.

📍 Where: Grantham Optimist Youth Center, 188 Linwell Rd, St Catharines, ON
🗓️ When: Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕙 Time: 10am-2pm

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month and a chance to come together as a community to recognize the impact of brain injury and amplify the voices of those affected. See you there! 👋✨

Screen time is a hot topic, but when it comes to neurodivergent kiddos, the conversation needs to go deeper than just "h...
06/04/2026

Screen time is a hot topic, but when it comes to neurodivergent kiddos, the conversation needs to go deeper than just "how many minutes?" 📱💙

Technology can be a powerful tool for regulation, connection, and even language learning! At Mountain Speech, we focus on how tech supports participation and communication rather than just looking at the clock.

Swipe through to see how we reframe the screen time conversation and what questions to ask instead. 🏔️✨

Address

16 Harlowe Road, Unit 1
Hamilton, ON
L8W3R6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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+12892126099

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